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Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Single Coil Melody Maker Set in Black
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Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
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Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: 1611828-CST-019
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Product Description
The Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Single Coil Melody Maker Set in Black is a faithful recreation of the original late 50s Melody Maker pickups, purpose built to bring that raw, articulate student model charm back to life. Wound to vintage spec with Alnico V magnets and wax potted for stability, this calibrated set captures the bright, cutting single coil character that made the original Melody Maker such a sleeper classic, while offering modern wiring flexibility thanks to 4 conductor leads.
Whether you are restoring a vintage Gibson Melody Maker or upgrading a reissue, this Custom Shop set delivers the clear, open tone that complements a mahogany body and neck so well. From jangly cleans to gritty overdrive, these pickups stay dynamic and touch sensitive, letting the natural voice of your guitar shine through without excess noise or muddiness.
Authentic Melody Maker Voice
Sold originally in 1959 as a student guitar, the Melody Maker quickly found favour with both beginners and seasoned players thanks to its distinctive single coil sound. This Custom Shop set is designed as a duplicate of that original wind and tonal profile, giving you the same crisp attack, airy top end and woody midrange that defined those early instruments. If you want your Melody Maker to sound like it should, this is the set to get you there.
Custom Shop Craftsmanship
Hand built in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, these pickups benefit from meticulous attention to detail and premium materials. The result is a consistent, reliable set that not only nails the vintage spec on paper, but feels and responds like a great old pickup under the fingers. Every note rings with clarity and nuance, making them ideal for players who rely on dynamics and picking technique.
Alnico V Punch and Clarity
Using Alnico V magnets, this Melody Maker set offers a lively, responsive feel with a firm low end, present mids and a sweet but cutting high end. The 10.5k DC resistance provides enough output to push an amp into a satisfying crunch, while still retaining the openness and chime that single coil fans love. It is a versatile balance that works for everything from classic rock and blues to indie and garage tones.
Modern Wiring Flexibility
Each pickup is equipped with 4 conductor wiring, opening the door to a wide range of wiring options. Coil combinations, phase switching and custom control layouts become easy to implement, allowing you to tailor your Melody Maker to your exact needs. Wax potting keeps feedback under control at higher volumes, so you can enjoy vintage inspired tone with modern performance on stage and in the studio.
Features
- Authentic Vintage Melody Maker Tone - Designed as a duplicate of the original late 50s Melody Maker single coil wind, this set restores the bright, articulate and slightly raw character that made those guitars so inspiring, perfect for players chasing period correct sound.
- Custom Shop Build Quality - Built in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, these pickups benefit from expert winding and rigorous quality control, giving you consistent performance, excellent reliability and a truly premium feel under the fingers.
- Alnico V Magnets with 10.5k Output - Alnico V magnets and a DC resistance of 10.5k provide a punchy, responsive voice with enough output to drive your amp, while still retaining the clarity, chime and dynamics that define great single coils.
- 4 Conductor Wiring and Wax Potting - 4 conductor leads allow for advanced wiring options and tonal experimentation, while wax potting helps to control microphonic feedback, making these pickups a solid choice for live use at higher gain and volume levels.
Specifications
General
- Model: Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Single Coil Melody Maker Set
- Colour: Black
- Application: Gibson Melody Maker with single coil
Construction
- Pickup Type: Single coil
- Magnet Type: Alnico V
- Wiring: 4 conductor
- Potting: Wax potted
Electronics
- DC Resistance: 10.5k
